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Swansea 2014 - Media Centre
News - Athletics
McFadden, Van Dyk capture emotional Boston Marathon victories
Tatyana McFadden and Ernst Van Dyk won their second and 10th Boston Marathon victories, respectively.
Tickets for IPC Athletics European Championships are now on sale
Around 15,000 tickets are available for the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships in Swansea this August.
Para-sport set for major grassroots boost in the Americas ahead of Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games
As part of The Road TO2015: Agitos Foundation Sessions workshops will take place in Brazil to improve the standard of coaching and classification in the Americas.
IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Beijing comes to a close
Over three days, athletes took part in 133 track and field events, setting nine regional records.
Fifteen-year-old Asian record smashed in Beijing
Chinese Taipei’s Ya-Ting Liu breaks women’s javelin F12 regional record on second day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix.
Five Asian records broken at Beijing Grand Prix
Lin Zhu was the star of the show on Monday breaking the 100m and 400m T13 Asian records.
Guido Bonsen: IPC Athletics needs stronger competition
The head coach of the Dutch para-athletics team explains why he believes para-athletics needs to be better integrated with the able-bodied side of the sport.
Glasgow 2014 marks 100 days to Commonwealth Games
The next Commonwealth Games will include more medals and sports for para-sport than ever before.
McFadden breaks course record with London Marathon win
Just 32 days after winning a silver medal at Sochi 2014, the American was back to her best on the streets of the British capital.
Hug beats Weir to win London Marathon
After finishing runner-up three times in the last four years, Hug finally topped the podium at the Virgin Money London Marathon in a thrilling sprint finish.
IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup Preview
This year's event includes races for T11-13 athletes, T42/43 and T44-46 men’s races for athletes with limb impairments and a new wheelchair race for T51/52 men.
McFadden switches focus from Sochi success to London
Four weeks to the day since the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympics, Tatyana McFadden will be looking to defend her London Marathon title.
Caironi wants Beijing Grand Prix to be a learning experience
Italian champion is studying Mandarin and will be using the visit to test her language skills and lay down a marker ahead of August’s Euros.
Cassidy hopes to end frustration with London Marathon success
Canadian knows to win Vigrin Money London Marathon he will have to beat Paralympic champion Weir and world title holder Hug.
Evan O’Hanlon: What’s your excuse?
The Australian sprinter, who runs 100m in 10.79 seconds, blogs about what it means to try instead of wonder.
What to watch: April 2014
Summer para-sports are set to heat up again, with big events approaching in athletics, cycling, powerlifting and archery.
Paralympics Ireland hosts first camp of Rio 2016 cycle
Athletes from six different sports participated in a team camp in Limerick in preparation for the next Paralympic Games.
Para-South American Games to open in Santiago
More than 600 athletes will compete for medals in seven sports in South America.
Dates and venues for IPC Athletics Worlds revealed
“Impressive” venues to host last major global gathering of athletes ahead of Rio 2016 from 19-28 November 2015.
Canadian wheelchair racer suspended for five years for anti-doping rule violation
Jean-Paul Compaore tested positive for eEPO at IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France.